LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION "CELL 9" UPDATE
As an update to the development and construction of Cell 9, the next section of landfill space to be created at site; Cell 9 will be split into 3 smaller sub-cells: 9a, 9b and 9c.
We can confirm that:
Cell 9a
The work on this subcell has been completed and constructed in accordance with construction quality assurance (CQA) requirements. A CQA report is currently being prepared to submit to the regulator, NRW, for approval.
Cell 9b
The cell has been prepared and lined. The next phase is to lay the drainage blanket and works to complete this will continue over the next few weeks. As with Cell 9a, all work has been done in accordance with CQA requirements.
Cell 9c
Initial shaping has commenced, and construction will continue through the Summer.
We will provide further updates as we progress.
SURFACE WATER LAGOON IMPROVEMENTS
Week commencing 1st July, RML began work on site to build new surface water lagoons. The construction of these lagoons is an integral part of upgrading our surface water management infrastructure as the impermeable layers of the site expands. The purpose of the lagoons is to protect the environment by capturing and treating surface water run off before it gets discharged. Providing surface water ponds at this location is a Permit requirement. Leachate is collected separately and removed from site by tanker to a treatment works so these ponds will not receive any leachate.
Various teams from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) including the Industry Regulation team, Local Environment Team, and Forestry Regulation Team have recently visited this area. All developments and improvements to this particular area of site continue to be carried in consultation with the regulator and within the site's permitted compliance.
Moving forward, RML will continue to work closely with the regulator as NRW themselves continue to closely monitor this area of the site whilst work takes place.
